Effect of Holofiber Socks and Bedding on Pain and Quality of Sleep in Subjects With Chronic Foot Pain

Inclusion Criteria SUBJECTS WITH DIABETIC NEUROPATHY: * Presence of diabetic neuropathic pain with score of 3 or higher on the McGill Short Form Pain Survey * Presence of sensory neuropathy with monofilament (Semmes-Weinstein) testing, as defined as failure to sense the filament in 2 locations (out of six total) on a least one foot. * Previous diagnosis of diabetes (type II) as well as diabetic neuropathy by a physician * Age greater or equal to 21 Exclusion Criteria SUBJECTS WITH DIABETIC NEUROPATHY: * Presence of significant peripheral arterial disease in either lower extremity (abi greater than 0.9 bilaterally) * Skin ulceration on either foot or limb threat from infection or vascular disease at study enrollment * Inability to comply with study procedures or give informed consent * Women of child bearing potential * Spouse/partner is a women of child bearing potential and you share the same bed * Non-ambulatory status * Inability to comply with study restrictions on changing sleeping or pain medication * Severe psychiatric or medical disorder that would affect compliance * Known allergy to PET or Dacron Inclusion Criteria SUBJECTS WITHOUT DIABETIC NEUROPATHY: * Chronic foot or angle pain with a score of 3 or higher on the McGill Short Form Pain Scale * Absence of sensory neuropathy with monofilament (Semmes-Weinstein) testing, as defined as ability to sense the filament in 6 locations (out of 6 total) on both feet * The presence of a condition that causes chronic foot pain such as arthritis, peripheral arterial disease, plantar fasciitis, or other conditions not related to diabetic neuropathy, previously diagnosed by a health care provider * Age greater to or equal to 21 Exclusion Criteria SUBJECTS WITHOUT DIABETIC NEUROPATHY: * Presence of significant peripheral arterial disease in either lower extremity (abi less than or equal to 0.5 in either extremity) * Skin ulceration on either foot or limb threat from infection or vascular disease at study enrollment * Inability to comply with study procedures or give informed consent * Women of child bearing potential * Spouse/partner is a women of child bearing potential and you share the same bed * Non-ambulatory status * Inability to comply with study restrictions on changing sleeping or pain medication * Severe psychiatric or medical disorder that would affect compliance * Previous diagnosis of neuropathy affecting lower extremities * Known allergy to PET or Dacron